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Budget e-book reader

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/budget-e-book-reader.179903/

sahil1033
sahil1033 Original post #1
Dec 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM
I want a device to read e-books, it can be an e-book reader or a tablet too. But I want to go for a tablet as it will serve the purpose of tablet too, going for an e-book reader won't be a good choice. Anyways, I'm a bit confused, suggest something please.
vidhubhushan
Dec 12, 2013 at 7:23 PM
budget? you can look at Lava etab xtron (not xtron+) or google nexus 7 wifi only
sahil1033
Dec 12, 2013 at 8:08 PM
I can afford Nexus 7 2012 (16 GB, WiFi only) but it doesn't support call facility which means no internet on the go. That's the only reason I'm not buying it otherwise I would have bought it already.
K
Dec 12, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Get Kindle paper white.
Best ebook reader in your budget.

*www.amazon.in/dp/B007RF5268
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rish1 #6
Dec 13, 2013 at 8:27 PM
This is my own personal opinion...

i too was in a similar position of yours after owning a 7 inch android tablet i realized that it's a total rip off or waste of money if your primary aim is to read books.. a 7 inch tablet is just an extension of android Mobile.. you are better off buying a 5-5.5 inch android mobile at least you can carry that in the pocket and use it for every purpose that a tablet can be used as well as a mobile ( so 2 in 1 ) .. they have same OS same apps same functionality.. sure the specs in tablet are higher than it's mobile counterparts

if you want to buy a tablet for reading needs buy a tablet at least 9-10 inches .. or get a 5 inch android smartphone

i am not including Kindle ebook reader here
K
Dec 13, 2013 at 8:44 PM
I would rather go for Nexus 7 -_-

Your requirements clearly state that you only need ebook reader.So Paperwhite is the best.

Nexus 7 is best budget tablet anyway.But believe me I personally get eyestrain on my iPad mini.So it is not advisable to read ebooks <1080p display(Nexus 7 is <1080p)
Nerevarine
Dec 13, 2013 at 9:46 PM
The Kindle is hands down the BEST ebook reader in the market.. The battery lasts a LOOOONG time and the e ink display doesnt cause any eye strain..
If you are into serious ebook reading, then getting an android tablet is a bad choice
$hadow
$hadow #9
Dec 13, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Kindle is tailor made for ebook purposes.
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hitesh #10
Dec 14, 2013 at 1:03 AM
The Kindle is hands down the BEST ebook reader in the market.. The battery lasts a LOOOONG time and the e ink display doesnt cause any eye strain..
If you are into serious ebook reading, then getting an android tablet is a bad choice
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ankush28
ankush28 #11
Dec 14, 2013 at 1:30 AM
Get kindle paperwhite

Or

N7 2012 + A good matte finish scratch guard (multipurpose ;) )